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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 1001 Ravenscroft Road Ajax, Ontario L1T 4X1 (905) 683-1403 Fax: (905) 683-2301 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Heavenly Father, May we be inspired by your divine love, as we share our

1 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 1001 Ravenscroft Road Ajax, Ontario L1T 4X1 (905) Fax: (905) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Heavenly Father, May we be inspired by your divine love, as we share our time, talent and treasure to strengthen our family of faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Parish Hours DAILY MASS MONDAY - THURSDAY, SATURDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY MASS SATURDAY SUNDAY 9:00 am 8:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:30 am 10:15 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION FRIDAY 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm SATURDAY 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY SUNDAY (or anytime by appointment) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Parish Contacts PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR Our mission at St. Francis de Sales is to joyfully welcome you to our parish family of faith, trusting that: if you are seeking Christ, you will find Him here. If grieving, you will receive comfort. If troubled in spirit, you will receive the blessing of peace without being judged. If discouraged, you will rejoice in hope. If alone, you will find companionship and Christian love. May our parish be a sanctuary of peace for you as we journey together to the Father s house. FR. JOSEPH GRIMA joseph.grima@archtoronto.org FR. MASSIMO BUTTIGIEG ext 105 massimo.buttigieg@archtoronto.org ext 104 DEACON DEACON ALBAN SOARES alban.soares@gmail.com ext 108 PARISH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR DENISE FORD denise.ford@archtoronto.org ext 103 CONFIRMATION, PARISH SCHOOLS & YOUTH MINISTRY JEANNINE HENRY jeannine.henry@archtoronto.org ext 100 FIRST COMMUNION, RECONCILIATION DAWN SELDA dawn.selda@archtoronto.org ext 102 CONNECT WITH sfdsajax St. Francis de Sales Parish

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Fifth Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 This passage, a theological discourse, can be challenging to understand. In it, Jesus explains who he is and how he is related to God the Father.

He assures us that through knowing him, we will know God the Father and be united with them someday soon.

Thomas does not want to believe in the reality that following Jesus means following him through his passion and death.

Through belief and trust in Jesus and by living his message, we will return to the assurance of everlasting life with him. He has prepared a place for us.

for Rosina Eqo-Aquirre Tuesday, May 16 th John 14.27-31 9:00 AM + Veronica MacIntosh Wednesday, May 17 th John 15.1-8 9:00 AM Available Thursday, May 18 th John 15.

18-21 9:00 AM + Raili Sihvo + Edith Tolentino 5:00 PM + Maria Tedesco S.I for Dennis Cecconet S.I. for Fr. Favin Alemao Sunday, May 21 st John 14.

3 Fifth Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 This passage, a theological discourse, can be challenging to understand. In it, Jesus explains who he is and how he is related to God the Father. He teaches that his imminent and necessary departure should not be met with sadness, but rather that we, his disciples, should trust and find comfort in it. He assures us that through knowing him, we will know God the Father and be united with them someday soon. We have all had experiences in which finding faith and trust has been difficult, and in this passage we see Thomas and Philip experiencing just that. Thomas does not want to believe in the reality that following Jesus means following him through his passion and death. Philip lacks the faith to understand that by knowing Jesus we know God the Father. Life with God comes only through following Jesus through his death, and we need not doubt or be discouraged. Through belief and trust in Jesus and by living his message, we will return to the assurance of everlasting life with him. He has prepared a place for us. When have you found it difficult to trust and believe in Jesus message? Monday, May 15 th John :00 AM + Trinity Rose MacMullen + Martha Samuel S. I. for Rosina Eqo-Aquirre Tuesday, May 16 th John :00 AM + Veronica MacIntosh Wednesday, May 17 th John :00 AM Available Thursday, May 18 th John :00 AM Available Friday, May 19 th John :00 PM + Audrey Pulleyegan + Abigail Morra + Petronila Galapin Saturday, May 20 th John :00 AM + Raili Sihvo + Edith Tolentino 5:00 PM + Maria Tedesco S.I for Dennis Cecconet S.I. for Fr. Favin Alemao Sunday, May 21 st John Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:30 AM + Neena Cardoza + Rogelio Salanya S.I. for Tony Carvalho 10:15 AM + Cajetan D Souza S.I In thanksgiving for the Morrison & Francia Family S. I. for the Alexander Family 12:00 PM + Zachery Pinto S.I. for the Igbarasnon Community S. I. for Sam & Rita Jatoe 7:00 PM For the People of our Parish The RCIA process is open to all those individuals who are unbaptized and who express a desire to study Catholic Christian beliefs and practices. The program is also open to those individuals who have been baptized in another Christian denomination and who wish to explore membership in the Catholic Church. The RCIA is open to Catholics who have been baptized but who have not received the other initiation sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Eucharist. Individuals who go through the RCIA process should expect to find themselves in a much deeper relationship with Jesus and possessing a better understanding of current Catholic teaching and practices. As part of the conversion process, we study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. If you or someone you know are thinking about embracing the Roman Catholic faith, or if you are a Catholic but did not receive all your Sacraments, contact Father Joseph at , ext. 105 or Fr. Joseph: joseph.grima@archtoronto.org. The program runs weekly from September to May. Please note the next mother's group meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 17th at 8 PM in the church foyer. Feel free to contact lisa@catholicmomsgroup.com for any information. Hope to see you there! Please join us for Mass at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch on Wednesday, May 17th. All seniors welcome! Bring a friend and come prepared for fun & friendship. The one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these... Are you willing to do the work of the Lord as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? If God is calling you, call Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Toronto at or vocations@archtoronto.org.

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND If you or anyone in your family is sick or advanced in age and subsequently unable to attend Mass regularly and would like Holy Communion brought to you at home on Sunday

Ministers to the homebound are especially sensitive to the needs of the incapacitated and have a special devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

Limit Authentic Freedom with guest speaker Dr. Josephine Lombardi. Date: Thursday, May 25 / Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Location: Durham Catholic District School Board s Pope Francis Centre, 652 Rossland Road West, Oshawa.

ca FIRST COMMUNION SCHEDULE We have arrived at that beautiful time of the year when the children receive their First Communion.

Catherine of Siena - Saturday June 3 rd at 1:00pm St. Jude - Saturday June 3 rd at 1:00pm Rehearsal will take place during the school day for the children of our 4 Parish schools.

Call 416-629- 8264 or e-mail ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org. Private and confidential. BEGINNING THE HEALING JOURNEY "Beginning the Healing Journey After Separation and Divorce" Speaker, Fr.

4 COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND If you or anyone in your family is sick or advanced in age and subsequently unable to attend Mass regularly and would like Holy Communion brought to you at home on Sunday morning, please contact the office at and the Eucharistic Outreach coordinator will contact you. Ministers to the homebound are especially sensitive to the needs of the incapacitated and have a special devotion to the Holy Eucharist. LUNCH AND LEARN The Durham Catholic Parent Involvement Committee invites you to attend a lunch and learn on Becoming Experts in Humanity - Understanding the Factors that Influence Human Behaviour and Limit Authentic Freedom with guest speaker Dr. Josephine Lombardi. Date: Thursday, May 25 / Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Location: Durham Catholic District School Board s Pope Francis Centre, 652 Rossland Road West, Oshawa. Join us for lunch and nourish your soul. Pre-registration is required. RSVP at: FIRST COMMUNION SCHEDULE We have arrived at that beautiful time of the year when the children receive their First Communion. Please see below for the First Communion schedule for the children registered: St. Patrick - Saturday May 27 th at 10:00am St. Josephine Bakhita - Sunday May 28 th at 3:00pm St. Catherine of Siena - Saturday June 3 rd at 1:00pm St. Jude - Saturday June 3 rd at 1:00pm Rehearsal will take place during the school day for the children of our 4 Parish schools. Do not be far off and alone any longer. Come near. We can help. A weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion: June 2-4, Call or ProjectRachel@stmarysrefuge.org. Private and confidential. BEGINNING THE HEALING JOURNEY "Beginning the Healing Journey After Separation and Divorce" Speaker, Fr. Fred Scinto will expand on this topic which was last presented as an evening talk at St. Elizabeth Seton in Newmarket. This day event will take place at St. Roch's Church, 2889 Islington Ave., North York on Saturday, May 27, 2017, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. INFO: , ext or LOST AND FOUND "Lost and Found on the Path of the Spirit" A New Beginnings Retreat led by Deacon Curtis Boone and Joanne La Mere- Boone at Holy Family Church, 60 Allan Dr., Bolton on Saturday June 3, 2017, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. INFO: , ext or 2235 or Deacon Curtis and Joanne at newbeginnings.stpadrepiochurch@gmail.com. Reminder to parents: Confirmation Masses will take place on: St. Andre Bessette & St. Catherine of Siena Thursday May 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick, St. Francis de Sales, & Public/Private/Other Catholic Schools Monday May 29, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. St. Josephine Bakhita & St. Jude Wednesday May 31, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Food for thought The constant denial of self in small things will give you the clarity of heart, mind and soul to see the present for what it really is, and the future for what it still can be. Matthew Kelly At HIS Service, At HIS Feet and In HIS Name" with Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Join us for a day of reflection on what it means to know, love, and serve Jesus. Come join us on Saturday, June 3 rd for a day of reflection, prayer, and mass. Bring a friend! You can call ext. 235 to register or register and pay here: &contextId=91124&action=viewEvent.

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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 1001 Ravenscroft Road Ajax, Ontario L1T 4X1 (905) 683-1403 Fax: (905) 683-2301 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Heavenly Father, May we be inspired by your divine love, as we share our time,